If you always wanted to know how the best hot sauce in the world, Tabasco, is made - come on down to the Avery Island and see for yourself. The factory tour is free, you only have to pay a small road/bridge toll, which at the mometnis $1.00. The tour teaches you about the process of the sauce-making as well as the history of the family and the product. It ends at a small "country store", which has a truly fascinating selection of unique merchandise. WHen I visited last time, they actually gave each of us a rather nice cookbook and a small Tabasco bottle for free. If you have more time, do visit the gardens there as well.
Some general info from their website:
Avery Island Tour Information:
Admission: $1.00 toll to enter onto Island
TABASCO® Pepper Sauce Factory Tour Information
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–4pm
Closed major Holidays
Jungle Gardens Tour Information
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–5pm
Open every day of the year, including holidays
Admission fee charged per person
TABASCO® Pepper Sauce Factory General Information
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–4pm,
Closed major holidays
Jungle Gardens and Bird City Information
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–5pm
Every Day of the Year, including holidays
Admission fees charged
Refreshments available.
Lagniappe: Free recipes, samples and tastings
Rest rooms available.
Much more to be found at http://www.tabasco.com/info_booth/faq/avery_visit.cfm
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